Summary: Russell made you a promise, but “getting out” of government contract work is even more difficult than he thought it would be. Is he willing to put the past aside, or is this going to be your breaking point?
AN: Welcome back to the Every Second Counts-verse! After the events of BP Parts 1 and 2, we're finally closing out the show on this story. Get ready for a rocky ride...
Tags/Warnings: 18+ only! Romance, smut, angst, perilous situations, family drama, blood and violence, PTSD, and other chapter-specific tags.
Chapters:
⌖ Part 1: One Step Ahead of the Past
⌖ Part 2: One Chance
⌖ Part 3: Aftershocks
⌖ Part 4: Never Rules
⌖ Part 5: Echoes & Answers
⌖ Part 6: Gordian Knot
⌖ Part 7: History vs. Science
⌖ Part 8: Close the Show
Series complete!
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Colter seems to frequently self-isolate, and I have feelings thoughts about that.
Been working on this one for months on-and-off, and while I don't think it quite became the cohesive vision I had in my head I figured it was as ready as it'd ever be.
Constructive criticism always welcome! I might go back and revise this sometime when I'm better at editing.
Summary: One date with your best friend’s brother leaves you wanting more, even though his questionable job and vagabond lifestyle make you want to guard your heart. When your brother falls into trouble, however, Russell is the first one you trust to help you find him.
Song Inspo: "Machine" by Amber Run
AN: Here we are! The continuation series of A Line and a Half. Think of that story as a prologue, if you will. Because this road's about to get bumpy...
Series Tags & Warnings: (18+) Eventual smut, mentions of drug addiction, PSTD, blood and violence, hurt/comfort, and plenty of feels.
Chapters:
⟡ Prologue: A Line and a Half
⟡ Part 1: Permission Granted
⟡ Part 2: Family Reunion
⟡ Part 3: Timer Starts Now
⟡ Part 4: Mountain Man
⟡ Part 5: Damn Worth It
Series Complete! ⋆˙⟡
Sequel Stories:
❤️🔥 = smut
Lost Time
When Russell takes longer than usual on a job out of town, you realize how hard it is to live half a life with him.
More of This ❤️🔥
Welcoming Russell home, where he belongs.
Bubbly
On your first vacation together, you and Russell take advantage of the hotel hot tub.
Keep the Lights On
He picked up the phone. He ignored the shake in his hand as his thumb pressed a series of digits he’d long ago memorized, just in case he ever had to call you from a phone that wasn’t his, on a line that couldn’t be traced. This was one of those times.
Breaking Point - (Sequel Series) ❤️🔥
Russell made you a promise, but “getting out” of government contract work is even more difficult than he thought it would be. Is he willing to put the past aside, or is this going to be your breaking point?
Series Complete! ⋆˙⟡
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